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In 1994 we launched an unprecedented effort to record, preserve, and share the testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Over the past 30 years, we have built a world-class institute anchored in their voices. Learn more about our global impact.

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We are currently recording survivors and other witnesses of the Holocaust. If you are a survivor or know someone who is, we would love to hear from you. We are also looking for interviewers.

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They Fight With Cameras


They Fight with Cameras is a 55-minute documentary narrated by Liev Schreiber, produced and directed by Academy Award nominee Nina Rosenblum and her partner Daniel Allentuck, which recounts the…

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Local Holocaust Survivor's Interactive Dimensions in Testimony interview Premieres at El Paso Holocaust Museum


El Paso Holocaust Museum (EPHM) is proud to announce the unveiling of an exciting new interactive biography as part of its Dimensions in Testimony exhibition from the USC Shoah Foundation. The testimony of Dr. Edith Eger, who once called El Paso home, will premiere at EPHM during the week of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27-31, 2026. Read More

On 2026 International Holocaust Remembrance Day


In cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Austria to the United States, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States. Read More

Remembering Andy Friendly (1951–2026)


It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear friend and fellow councilor, Andy Friendly, passed away on Sunday, January 4, at the age of 74.  To all who knew him, Andy was the true embodiment of his name. Few possessed a spirit as warm, open, and caring as his, and his unwavering commitment to the Institute's work over more than a decade of board service was a constant source of inspiration. For this reason, we eagerly invited him to serve as chair of our Board Development Committee—a role he graciously accepted over the summer.  Read More

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